UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL

City of Tagbilaran

 

Graduate School

 

COURSE SYLLABUS

in

 

HRM 404

(Management Information Systems)

 

 

COURSE NUMBER

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HRM 404

 

COURSE TITLE

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Management Information Systems

 

CREDIT UNIT

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3 units

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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The course emphasizes the system of collecting, processing, storing and disseminating data in the form of information needed to carry out the functions of management. Information systems are very important areas in the field of management especially in decision making.

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

 

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1.      Explain the practice of management based on different sources information.

2.      Differentiate the primitive management methods against the computer-based information systems.

3.      Know the different types of systems needed for management decision making.

4.      Apply the knowledge in actual use of computers in searching information needed in every life.

5.      Realize the risks in information technology.

 

 

 

COURSE CONTENT:

I.                   Introduction to Information Systems

a.       History of Information Systems

b.      The evolution of computer hardware

c.       Introduction to Computer Architecture

d.      Virtual Office systems

e.       Managers as Information Systems users

II.                Information Systems for Competitive Advantage

a.       The firm and its environment

b.      Competitive advantage

c.       The changing nature of Information Management

d.      The chief information officer

e.       The advantages of coordination

III.             Using Information technology to Engage in Electronic Commerce

a.       Electronic Commerce

b.      Anticipated benefits from Electronic Commerce

c.       Electronic commerce constraints

d.      External databases

e.       Cyberspace and the Information superhighway

IV.             Systems Users and Developers

a.       The business organization

b.      Advantages and Disadvantages of Virtual Office

c.       Advantages and Disadvantages of Telecommuting to employees

d.      Cultural and Communication barriers

e.       Technological problems

V.                Managing Information and Technology

a.       Information Security

b.      Threats in Information security

c.       Risks in Information technology

d.      The most notorious threat.. the Virus

e.       Decision support systems

 

 

Recommended Textbook:

Management Information Systems by: Mc Leod, Jr. & Schell, 9th ed.

 

ASSESSMENT / EVALUATION:

Submission of Reports

Facilities Tour

Midterm & Final Exams